Classic • 7 Days / 6 Nights
7-Day Best of Sri Lanka
Culture, hills, wildlife and coast — beautifully paced
Overview
The journeyin brief
7 Days / 6 Nights
Private tour, fully bespoke
Private, air-conditioned vehicle; reserved seats on the highland train.
Our most popular itinerary — a graceful loop from Colombo through the Cultural Triangle, into the hill country, on to a wildlife safari and finishing on the southern coast. It captures the true breadth of Sri Lanka in a single week.
Highlights
- Sigiriya at sunrise
- Kandy sacred sites
- Blue train through tea country
- Yala safari
- South coast beaches
Day by Day
Detailed itinerary
Day 1
Airport · Sigiriya
Private transfer to Sigiriya. Evening at leisure.
Day 2
Sigiriya · Cultural Triangle
Sunrise Sigiriya, afternoon Dambulla or Polonnaruwa.
Day 3
Sigiriya · Kandy
Scenic drive to Kandy via Matale spice gardens. Temple of the Tooth in the evening.
Day 4
Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Ella
Morning tea plantation visit; iconic highland train from Nanu Oya to Ella.
Day 5
Ella · Yala
Little Adam's Peak at dawn; transfer to Yala for an afternoon safari.
Day 6
Yala · South Coast
Dawn safari, then transfer to a boutique beach retreat on the south coast.
Day 7
South Coast · Airport
Morning at leisure; afternoon transfer to Colombo airport.
Included
What's in your journey
- Airport meet-and-greet and private transfers
- Private, air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking chauffeur guide
- Carefully selected hotels and luxury resorts (on B&B or half-board basis)
- All entrance fees to sites listed in the itinerary
- Bottled water throughout the journey
- 24/7 ground support from our team
- Government taxes
Excluded
Not included
- International flights
- Sri Lanka entry visa (ETA)
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities and camera fees at some sites
- Travel insurance
Transportation
Private, air-conditioned vehicle; reserved seats on the highland train.
Accommodation
Boutique hotels and luxury resorts across the interior and coast.
Packing list
- Lightweight breathable clothing for coast and lowlands
- A warm layer for hill country evenings
- Modest attire for temple visits (shoulders and knees covered)
- Comfortable walking shoes and sandals
- Sun protection, insect repellent and refillable water bottle
- Camera and binoculars for wildlife safaris
Good to know
- All itineraries are fully private and can be tailored to your interests.
- Order of destinations may be adjusted to optimise weather and events.
- Pricing is available on request — contact us for a custom quotation.
Common Questions
About this journey
Is the pace comfortable for older travelers?
Yes — this itinerary is deliberately unhurried and can be adjusted for gentler days.
Can we extend the beach portion?
Yes, additional nights on the south or west coast are easy to add.
Book this Journey
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